How do you measure your fish? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tunaseeker · 04-27-2016, 10:13 PM

I don't think I have seen this topic as a thread since I have been a member since 2010, let's see how u measure keepers. Humm maybe I shouldnt ask?? I have done it 3 different ways with sharpe marker on the yak and DFG stickers inside the yack and measuring tapes for fabfic Let's see how u measure the keepers OTW!
Good opportunity to post your big fish!
Cheers!
Todd

Geno Machino · 04-27-2016, 10:23 PM

When I have to gaff the fish to get it into my yak...big enough!

Dannowar · 04-27-2016, 10:42 PM

I prefer inches to centimeters.

Phishphood · 04-28-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tunaseeker

I don't think I have seen this topic as a thread since I have been a member since 2010, let's see how u measure keepers. Humm maybe I shouldnt ask?? I have done it 3 different ways with sharpe marker on the yak and DFG stickers inside the yack and measuring tapes for fabfic Let's see how u measure the keepers OTW!
Good opportunity to post your big fish!
Cheers!
Todd

Hey uhh...if you're talking about the yellow DFG ruler stickers you should double check them against a tape measure....Just a thought.

I measure against markings on my gaff handle, erring on the side of caution.

ceruleandrms · 04-28-2016, 05:33 AM

Plano board. Works for me.

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Fishin' Magician · 04-28-2016, 06:10 AM

I used to measure fish by a measuring tape that I had put on my paddle. Problem was that that the numbers started to wear off due to the placement of my hands on the paddle. So now I carry a metal ruler from Bass Pro for tournament use as well as a fabric tape measure that I keep inside my PFD. Not quite as convenient, but functional.

PapaDave · 04-28-2016, 06:29 AM

With a ruler...

Starsky · 04-28-2016, 06:44 AM

Plano/Frabill bump board or fabric measuring tape.

Denis_Ruso · 04-28-2016, 08:06 AM

I have sharpie markers measured out for legal sizes for all fish on the rail of my yak.

Iceman · 04-28-2016, 08:12 AM

I try to just not keep any that need to be measured

DanaPT · 04-28-2016, 08:41 AM

wifey had a sewing measure tape that I swiped. vinyl/flexible and brass i think.

It is pink, with black easy to read numbers. i hardly use it (nothing to measure) but it has survived so far.

sculpins4bait · 04-28-2016, 10:31 AM

Take into consideration how big was the mackeral? How many could he eat?

pingpangdang · 04-28-2016, 12:13 PM

Targeted species sharpied on the side of the yak. Float them on the side once they come up spent.

I won't keep anything close and eyeball it in the water so I can release fish in the water without hurting them ie splitting a halibuts tail using wrong nets or desliming fish handling them on deck leading to possible infections. Don't know the truth behind it but less handling is probably less stressful.

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FullFlavorPike · 04-28-2016, 12:52 PM

If it looks close, it's short.

04-27-2016, 10:13 PM	#1
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	How do you measure your fish? I don't think I have seen this topic as a thread since I have been a member since 2010, let's see how u measure keepers. Humm maybe I shouldnt ask?? I have done it 3 different ways with sharpe marker on the yak and DFG stickers inside the yack and measuring tapes for fabfic Let's see how u measure the keepers OTW! Good opportunity to post your big fish! Cheers! Todd Last edited by tunaseeker; 04-27-2016 at 10:21 PM.

04-27-2016, 10:23 PM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	When I have to gaff the fish to get it into my yak...big enough! __________________

04-27-2016, 10:42 PM	#3
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I prefer inches to centimeters. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-28-2016, 06:10 AM	#6
Fishin' Magician Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 219	I used to measure fish by a measuring tape that I had put on my paddle. Problem was that that the numbers started to wear off due to the placement of my hands on the paddle. So now I carry a metal ruler from Bass Pro for tournament use as well as a fabric tape measure that I keep inside my PFD. Not quite as convenient, but functional. __________________ Here fishy, fishy, fishy.....

04-28-2016, 06:29 AM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	With a ruler... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

04-28-2016, 05:33 AM	#5
ceruleandrms Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: OC Posts: 80	Plano board. Works for me. Sent from my HTC Desire 610 using Tapatalk

04-28-2016, 06:44 AM	#8
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	Plano/Frabill bump board or fabric measuring tape. __________________ Sal

04-28-2016, 08:06 AM	#9
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	I have sharpie markers measured out for legal sizes for all fish on the rail of my yak. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

04-28-2016, 08:12 AM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I try to just not keep any that need to be measured __________________

04-28-2016, 08:41 AM	#11
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	wifey had a sewing measure tape that I swiped. vinyl/flexible and brass i think. It is pink, with black easy to read numbers. i hardly use it (nothing to measure) but it has survived so far.

04-28-2016, 10:31 AM	#12
sculpins4bait Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: SD Posts: 104	Take into consideration how big was the mackeral? How many could he eat?

04-28-2016, 12:13 PM	#13
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	Targeted species sharpied on the side of the yak. Float them on the side once they come up spent. I won't keep anything close and eyeball it in the water so I can release fish in the water without hurting them ie splitting a halibuts tail using wrong nets or desliming fish handling them on deck leading to possible infections. Don't know the truth behind it but less handling is probably less stressful. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

04-28-2016, 12:52 PM	#14
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	If it looks close, it's short.